Out there with Ian

On October 17, just days before the municipal elections in BC, Canada will be facing a very new economic and social landscape. This June, the Federal government announced legislation to legalize cannabis from coast to coast, making it just the second country in the...

Before I start, I would like to acknowledge my status as a settler on Turtle Island. My ancestors arrived from Ireland and Scotland 9 and 7 generations ago and have been implicit in the occupation of unceded, First Nations, Metis and Inuit territory. I have been...

While this year’s Pride season has drawn to a close, the fight for inclusivity and diversity continues for advocates and activists. As a politician, the topic of Pride has been something I’ve been wrestling with for the last couple of years. Leading up to this year’s...